Evaluation of gait and standing posture by software based on SimMechanics

Abstract

In this article, we describe a designed program and implemented methods for a study of characteristics of gait and standing by SimMechanic. The designed program is an alternative to specialized software, which is based on the linked-segment model. The developed model of the body in the program allows to determine, based on a recording of a body segment movement and quantitative parameters, the characteristics of the movement. The program allows the direct use of other MatLab toolboxes, which other software and programs. The designed model also allows to determine and evaluate kinematic and dynamical quantities of a stance and movement. We applied the designed methods for diagnostics and evaluation of a process of the treatment in clinical practice. The designed model of human body and analytical methods could also be useable and widely applicable in research of, for example, orthoses and prostheses.